Mr. Whitt called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

Order #68288 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Procedures for Addressing the Board of Education

The Russell Independent School District Board of Education encourages attendance at meetings of the Board of Education.  The Board of Education understands that from time to time the public may wish to share opinions with them at these meetings.  Procedures for speaking to the Board of Education are detailed below:

·      Those who wish to address the Board of Education must sign the Delegation sheet provided prior to each Regular Meeting.  This sheet can be found beside the Board Agenda on a podium near the entrance of the room.

·      Generally, in the first ten minutes of the Meeting, the Board Chair will ask for delegations.  At this time please state your name, the name of the organization or group that you are representing, and the subject that you would like to address.  Please keep in mind that issues regarding a specific school should be shared with Principal and/or Site Based Decision Making Council, as that is the governing body for that school.

·      Individuals may address the Board of Education for a maximum of 5 minutes, as determined by the Board Chair.

·      The Board Chair reserves the right to intervene in order to maintain order and to ensure the expedient conduct of the Board’s business.

·      Comments to the Board should be stated in a professional manner.  Accusations and/or disparaging remarks about individuals will not be permitted. 

Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)

New Hires
Luke McAllister RMS Girls Soccer Coach
Stephen Kesner RMS Asst. Archery Coach
Marsha Eastwood RMS English Teacher
Russell Rowsey RMS Wrestling Coach
Paula Jones  District Bus Driver

Emergency Cert. Substitute                  Classified Substitute

Elisha Prough                                          Elisha Prough

Heather McBride                                      Alisha Montgomery

Alisha Montgomery

Resignations
Kendra McPeek RMS FMD Teacher effective December 31, 2024
Brooke Knipp RPS Preschool Teacher effective December 31, 2024

Order #68289 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the November 25, 2024 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Order #68290 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $10,148,342.53 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #68291 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Order #68292 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent Travel reimbursement of $90 for attendance at the Kentucky Superintendent Conference passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Order #68293 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68294 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #68295 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised BG-1 for Russell Independent Emergency HVAC - Middle and High School Project passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Order #68296 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Resolution employing Timothy Crawford, Attorney at Law passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Order #68297 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updated Threat Assessment Documents passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68298 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Fall 2024 Mentor Extra Service Pay passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #68299 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contract Agreement with KHSBHF Heritage Game/ Glory Road Site at a cost of $1,750 passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #68300 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the second reading of the 2025-2026 School Calendar with a Student Start Date of August 13, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Order #68301 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Amendment V to the Superintendent Contract passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #68302 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:50 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.